Be consistent with your praise and penalties for good manners so that children begin adapting these behaviors into their daily routines and personalities without having to exert much effort. However, it is essential to explain to your kid the importance and meaning behind polite manners so that their actions are authentic. “Good manners are not limited to saying please and thank you,” Cape Town psychologist Abraham le Roux said. “Said without feeling, these can be empty words. How often do we say thank you to the person at the supermarket checkout, without even thinking. It has simply become a habit. Rather we should teach children how to show genuine appreciation to people who give or share something with them."
